Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Marshfield, Stratford, Pittsville and Junction City, WI

Eugene "Gene" E. Lucht

Eugene "Gene" E. Lucht

May 18, 2024

Eugene "Gene" E. Lucht, 96, Spencer, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Marshfield Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Christ Lutheran Church, Marshfield with visitation from 11:00 am until the time of service. Rev. Andrew Belt will officiate. Burial will take place in Loyal Lutheran...

Damian L. Ernest

Damian L. Ernest

May 18, 2024

Damian L. Ernest, 48, of Ontonagon, MI, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 18, 2024, at UW Health University Hospital, Madison, WI, with his parents by his side.

A celebration of life will be held at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, with a gathering beginning at 6:30 pm and a...

Robert "Bob" A. Bushman

Robert "Bob" A. Bushman

May 17, 2024

Robert A. "Bob" Bushman, age 80, Marshfield, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family.

The visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, and from 9:00 am until service time at 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield. Rev....

Ronald J.  Wiskerchen

Ronald J. Wiskerchen

May 15, 2024

Ronald J. Wiskerchen, 90, Marshfield, passed away peacefully in the early morning of May 15, 2024, at Three Oaks Health Services, Marshfield.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, May 22nd at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Marshfield, with Rev. Douglas Robertson officiating. The service will be streamed online at...

Gilbert D. Reinwand

Gilbert D. Reinwand

May 15, 2024

Gilbert D. Reinwand, age 92, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2024 at his home with his daughter's by his side.

A Mass of Christian Burial will honor his life at 10:30 am on Tuesday, May 21, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Marshfield, led by Father Nathan. He will then be laid to rest at Gate of...

Mardell R. Kaser

Mardell R. Kaser

May 15, 2024

Mardell R. Kaser, age 80, Marshfield, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 5:00 PM on Thursday, May 23rd, at Sauter Rembs Funeral Home in Stratford, with visitation beginning at 4:00 PM and continuing after the service. Internment will...

Geraldine A. Altmann

Geraldine A. Altmann

May 14, 2024

Geraldine A. Altmann, age 89, Marshfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at her home in the Town of Lincoln.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at St. John's Catholic Church, Marshfield, where the visitation will be from 9:00 am until service time. Rev. Daniel...

Brian P. Minor

Brian P. Minor

May 14, 2024

Brian Patrick Minor, 55, of Pittsville, WI unexpectedly passed away from complications of a heart attack on Tuesday, May 14th at Marshfield Medical Center with his family by his side.

He was born in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin to Patrick and Marlene (Emmerick) Minor on August 24th, 1968. He attended Pittsville schools (class of 1987), where he made...

Rita Hasenohrl

Rita Hasenohrl

May 14, 2024

Rita Hasenohrl, age 99 passed away on May 14, 2024, at Rennes Health and Rehab Center in De Pere, WI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Marshfield, WI, where a gathering for family and friends will be from 9:30...

Irmgard "Irma"  Ehrike

Irmgard "Irma" Ehrike

May 12, 2024

Irmgard "Irma" Ehrike, age 88, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Wells Nature View Assisted Living.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, May 17, 2024, at Sauter / Rembs Funeral Home, Stratford, where the visitation will be from 9:30 am until service time. Burial will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Highway...

Birdie Mae Peterson

Birdie Mae Peterson

May 11, 2024

Birdie Mae Peterson (nee Preston) was born on October 26, 1937, at her grandparents' home near Oregon, IL and passed away on May 11, 2024, in hospice care, at the age of 86.

She grew up on a farm with her parents, Lyman and Ila Mae Preston and sisters Bobi and Punkie. She attended a one-room schoolhouse...

Alfred "Al"  Fratter

Alfred "Al" Fratter

May 11, 2024

Alfred "Al" Henry Fratter, 76, of Hawkins, Wisconsin, passed away on May 11, 2024, in Marshfield, Wisconsin.

Born on October 20, 1947, in Rochester, New York, he was the beloved husband of Ivy Fratter and father of William, Scott, and Steven Fratter. Al was was also a grandfather to Jonah, Ezra, and Everett Fratter. Alfred, known to...

Bonnie Jean Purkis

Bonnie Jean Purkis

May 8, 2024

Bonnie J. Purkis, age 68, of Marshfield, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at her home, with her cherished companion Patches by her side.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate Bonnie's life at 1 pm on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at the Riverside Roadhouse in Marshfield.

Bonnie was born on September 8,...

Margaret M. Kraus

Margaret M. Kraus

May 6, 2024

After a decade-long journey with Alzheimer's, Margaret (Vandehey) Kraus passed away with family by her side on May 6, 2024. She was born the sixth of nine children to Leonard and Ione Vandehey on May 17, 1936, in Iron Mountain, Michigan. In 1957, she married Thomas Kraus and together they were blessed with nine children.

A life-long...

William "Bill" Heath

William "Bill" Heath

May 5, 2024

William "Bill" Heath, age 85 of Marshfield, Wisconsin passed away on May 5, 2024, after a courageous and hard-fought battle with heart disease.

Bill was born on June 12, 1938, to Fredrick William and Emma Heath in Winter, Wisconsin. After Bill graduated from Phillips High School in 1956, he went on to study and receive a Bachelor...

Carole "Peppy" H. Brandl

Carole "Peppy" H. Brandl

May 5, 2024

Carole H. "Peppy" Brandl, 80, Marshfield, died on Sunday, May 5th, 2024, at her home in the town of Cameron surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, May 9th at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield, with Deacon Ray Draeger officiating. The visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4pm until 7pm and...

Thomas J. Kliner

Thomas J. Kliner

May 3, 2024

Thomas J. Kliner, 70, Marshfield, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 at House of the Dove, Marshfield.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield with visitation from 10:00 am until the time of service. Burial will take place at 10:00 am on Monday, May...

Dolores J.  Strohman

Dolores J. Strohman

May 3, 2024

Dolores J. Strohman, age 94, Marshfield, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Stoney River Assisted Living.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, May 10, 2024, at St. John's Catholic Church, with Rev. Arturo Vigueras officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Marshfield. The visitation will be...

Scott A. Treglowne

Scott A. Treglowne

May 1, 2024

Scott Anthony Treglowne, age 51, passed away unexpectedly May 1, 2024, in his home.

Scott was born March 4, 1973, to Robert and Lana Treglowne (Ertl) in Marshfield, WI. He graduated from Columbus Catholic High School in 1991 and dedicated his career to serving others, primarily in the health and human services field. He began working at...

Catherine M. Cornwell

Catherine M. Cornwell

Apr 30, 2024

On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, Catherine Mary (Eckes) Cornwell was called to her Lord in heaven. She was 72 years old. Cathy was born on February 24, 1952, to Aloysius and Agnes Eckes in Marshfield, WI.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Roger L. Cornwell, father Aloysius "Al" Eckes, mother Agnes (Eckes) Waterman, sister...

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